Since meeting in college, the two have created one of the most respected media conglomerates in the country. Their expansion began in the 80s after they bought Westword, a Denver newspaper. Eventually, he welcomed 16 other like-minded papers from all over the country into their conglomerate.

Most people don’t live in areas of the country where corrupt law enforcement have such authority. Living in Arizona, where a lot of people have ultra-conservative views, it’s no surprise that Lacey and Larkin rub some people the wrong way. Regardless of how people feel about them, it’s no excuse for the actions of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio.

For years, Sheriff Arpaio was believed to be a simple man doing a tough job. Many people agreed with his attitude toward crime and illegal immigrants. On the surface, people see a hard-working sheriff trying to keep people safe. According to New Times, Sheriff Arpaio is an authoritative racist with too much power.

Enraged by their expose into him, he decided to attack the paper and its executives. On October 18, 2007, he sent the Selective Enforcement Unit to arrest Lacey and Larkin. They were dragged from their homes, forced into unmarked SUVs, and taken to separate jails.

Late 2013, they were awarded $3.75 million. They used the money to support local migrant rights groups and to establish the Lacey & Larkin Frontera Fund. Since their days dealing with the sheriff, everything’s calmed down and they even sold their company.

One Reply to “Lacey and Larkin’s War Against Hatred”

I really don’t know why some people in our society who has made it in life won’t let the common citizens live in peace. It is very bad as edu birdie reviews c;early states in their article and that is why civil society groups like that of Lacey and Larken has taken up the fight for the common man. Its high time that all this segregation is stopped.